Joe Amabile is giving the internet an honest look at brain surgery recovery. The Bachelor in Paradise star, 40, shared close-up photos of his scar and staples on Instagram on September 9, writing that his scar is“coming along pretty nicely.”He underwent surgery in August to remove a lesion described as blueberry-sized and has since been diagnosed with low-grade astrocytoma.
The comment section brought a surprise guest: Busy Philipps, 47, who had her own brain surgery in February. She wrote“Omg it looks so good”alongside clapping emojis, then added with her signature humor that she wouldn’t text him a photo of hers from when it got infected. The two have built a real friendship through their shared experience. Philipps has called Amabile her“brain tumor brother”and even connected him with her doctors. Just days before his post, Philipps shared that her six-month MRI showed no sign of tumor following her grade 2 oligodendroglioma diagnosis.
Their story is a reminder that recovery looks different for everyone, and sometimes the best support comes from someone who’s walked the exact same road. Have you ever found support from an unexpected person during a tough time? Tell us in the comments.
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